Japanese Soldiers Depicted in Hand-Colored Lithographs, Published in 1844
€ 290
One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.
Date
1844
Sheet size
25.7 × 17 cm (10.1 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12722-72, BG-12722-73, BG-12722-74
Condition
given age. Faintly browned, and with some small stains. Some glue remains (from binding) in the far left margin (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study the scans.
About this sheet
Three Japanese Soldiers: From Auguste Wahlen's 1844 Lithographic Collection
These three hand-colored lithographs, created for Auguste Wahlen's renowned 1844 work "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde" (Customs, Manners and Dress of All the Peoples of the World), depict Japanese soldiers.
Each figure showcases different attire and weaponry from Japan during that period, rendered with incredible attention to cultural detail. The lithographs are heightened with Arabic gum on wove paper, giving them a vivid, appealing finish that enhances their attractiveness to collectors.
Why Attractive: The prints are admired for their striking color contrast, meticulous details in costume and weaponry, and their representation of historical accuracy. Collectors are particularly drawn to the elegance and craftsmanship of the lithographic technique, making these prints both visually captivating and historically significant.
Keywords: Japanese soldier prints, 19th-century costume lithographs, Auguste Wahlen prints, historical Japanese attire, Moeurs Usages et Costumes, 19th-century lithographs, hand-colored lithographs, antique Japanese art, historical military costumes, 1844 prints.
